Der Körperscanner
Example: Der Körperscanner am Flughafen überprüft alle Passagiere sorgfältig.
Definition
A "Körperscanner" is a security device used to scan the human body, typically at airports, to detect concealed objects or threats without physical contact. It ensures thorough inspection of passengers to maintain safety standards.
Etymology
The word "Körperscanner" comes from the German words "Körper," meaning body, and "Scanner," borrowed from English, meaning a device that scans. Together, it literally means 'body scanner,' describing its function of scanning the human body.
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"Der Körperscanner" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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